WO2008003849A2

WO2008003849A2 - Multifunction finish assembly for a floor covering

Info

Publication number: WO2008003849A2
Application number: PCT/FR2007/001100
Authority: WO
Inventors: Bernard Proot
Original assignee: Findes; Goodwin International
Priority date: 2006-07-03
Filing date: 2007-06-29
Publication date: 2008-01-10
Also published as: WO2008003849A3; FR2903133A1

Abstract

The multifunction finish assembly for a floor covering comprises a reinforcing strip (2) and a face strip (1) that is positionable and can be assembled to said reinforcing strip (2), and is separable into at least two modules (11; 13 or 11; 12); once assembled to the face profile, the reinforcing strip stiffens said face strip (1), and the face strip (1) completely conceals the reinforcing strip (2).

Description

MULTIFUNCTION FINISHING ASSEMBLY FOR A

FLOORING

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a multifunctional finish assembly for flooring, which can be used in at least two different applications, and for example as a connecting element between two floor coverings or threshold element or stop element.

PRIOR ART In the field of the laying or renovation of floor coverings, or the renovation of floors, it is necessary and common to use finishing assemblies which make it possible to perform functions of joining two floors, of level catching up. (threshold) between a floor covering and the ground, and stopping at the edge of a floor covering placed on the floor. In the present text, the term "junction" element between two floors refers to an element intended to provide the interface between two adjacent floor coverings. This type of element generally has a T-shaped cross-sectional profile. Each wing of the T is used to cover the edge of one of the two coatings, and the T-foot, for example by cooperating with a fixing rail. or equivalent permanently fixed between the two coatings. The joining element thus makes it possible to mask the junction between the two floor coverings and to confer a better aesthetic on the transition between the two floor coverings.

In the present text, the term threshold element refers to an element that is generally used to provide the transition from a floor covering to the floor or between two floor coverings having a large height offset. It thus has the function of catching and masking differences in height between a floor covering and the floor or between two floor coverings. In the present text, the term "shut-off element" denotes an element ending generally opposite the floor covering by a face. substantially vertical. This type of element is generally used as a finishing element between a floor covering and a vertical wall such as a partition wall.

Finishing elements performing these functions are described for example in US patent applications and patents US 2003/0154678, US 2004/0206038, US 6,745,534, US 6,805,951, US 6,517,935, in French patent applications FR 2 737237, FR 2 848 234, FR 2 695 671, FR 2 783 854, and in the international patent application WO 03/040492. However, these sets are not entirely satisfactory because they are single-use, so it is necessary for manufacturers to implement a rigorous inventory management for each type of set.

For this reason, we have recently seen the appearance of multifunction finishing assemblies, type ready to mount. For example, a multifunction finishing unit is described in the German Utility Model DE-U-20 2002 020 0345. In this publication, the multifunction finishing assembly is composed of three portions of which at least two of them are mutually exclusive. separable or associated to achieve one of the desired applications Gunction, stop, threshold). A decorative film is glued on the different portions of the finishing assembly so as to cover the longitudinal interstices between the different portions. This decorative film advantageously masks these longitudinal interstices which are unsightly, and further prevents the penetration of moisture between two portions, especially during cleaning of the floor coverings. To achieve one of the desired applications, the user must separate the unnecessary portion or portions of the finishing assembly. For this purpose, for example, a cutout in the decorative film is produced along one of the longitudinal interstices between two portions.

The various portions of the multifunctional assemblies described in this German utility model DE-U-20 2002 020 0345, and in particular their T-shaped central portion, consist of solid profiles and thick, usually wood, unsuitable for manufacturing metal, including aluminum.

Objective of the invention

The main object of the present invention is to provide a novel multifunctional flooring finishing assembly that can be configured and used in at least two different applications, and preferably, but not necessarily in three different applications.

A secondary object of the invention is to provide a multifunction finish assembly that prevents the penetration of water or moisture in the facade, without the application of a decorative film.

A secondary object of the invention is to provide a set of multifunction finish for flooring, whose manufacture is simplified.

Another secondary object of the invention is to provide a multifunction finish assembly for aesthetic flooring and easy to assemble.

Another secondary objective of the invention is to provide a set of multifunction finish for flooring, whose visible face may if necessary be made of metal including aluminum, or plastic including PVC.

Summary of the invention

The invention thus has as its first object a multifunction finish assembly for flooring comprising a reinforcing profile and a facade profile which is positionable and assembled with said reinforcing profile, and which is separable into at least two modules; once assembled with the facade profile, the reinforcing profile stiffens said facade profile, and the facade profile completely masks the reinforcement profile.

In a multifunction finishing assembly of the invention, and unlike the multifunction finishing assembly of the prior art described in the German utility model DE-U-20 2002 020 0345, the face The appearance of the multifunction finishing assembly is always formed by the upper face of the facade profile opposite the reinforcement profile (not visible), regardless of the configuration of the finishing assembly. The reinforcement profile allows, if necessary, to stiffen the façade profile in certain configurations of use.

Preferably, but optionally according to the invention, the finishing assembly according to the invention comprises the following additional technical characteristics, taken separately or in combination:

- The facade profile is positioned and assembled on the reinforcement profile.

- The reinforcement profile is completely separable from the facade profile.

- The facade profile is partially fixed on the reinforcement profile. - Two modules of the facade profile substantially form an L, when they are not separated from one another.

- Two modules of the facade profile form a slightly curved plate, when they are not separated from one another.

- The facade profile comprises at least one longitudinal slide for assembling the reinforcement profile with the facade profile.

- The façade profile is a single piece.

- At least two separable modules of the monobloc facade profile are connected by a breakable longitudinal joint of smaller thickness. - The breakable junction comprises a break line which is located on the assembly face of the facade profile, which is oriented towards the reinforcing profile.

- The facade profile comprises at least two modules assembled by interlocking and separable from one another. the reinforcement profile makes it possible to stiffen at least two modules of the facade profile at least at their junction longitudinal.

the reinforcing profile constitutes or comprises an L-shaped reinforcement module.

- The reinforcing profile is or comprises a plate-shaped reinforcing module of substantially the same curvature as the two facade modules.

- The reinforcement profile is clipable on the facade profile,

- The reinforcing profile comprises at least two longitudinal slots defining two flexible tabs for clipping the reinforcement profile on the facade profile.

- The facade profile comprises on its assembly face intended to come into contact with the assembly face of the reinforcing profile at least one longitudinal projection adapted to fit into a longitudinal groove formed in the assembly face of the profile reinforcement.

- The facade profile is separable into at least three modules including a central module and two side modules.

the finishing assembly is configurable to be used in three different applications, as a joining element, a threshold element and a stop element.

the reinforcing profile consists of at least two separate and independent reinforcement modules.

- The reinforcement modules are identical.

- The reinforcement profile is a one-piece assembly comprising at least two reinforcement modules separable from each other.

one of the reinforcement modules makes it possible to stiffen the central module and one of the lateral modules of the facade profile, and the other reinforcement module makes it possible to stiffen the central module and the other lateral module of the facade profile. - The reinforcement profile is completely separable from the facade profile by sliding in the or the rails of the facade profile. - The reinforcement profile is permanently attached to one of the modules of the facade profile, but is separable in whole or part of the other module of the facade profile.

one of the reinforcement modules is permanently attached to one of the side facade modules, and the other reinforcement module is permanently attached to the other lateral facade module, and in that the two reinforcement modules are separable in all or part of the central facade module.

- The finishing assembly comprises an adaptation element and a support adapted to cooperate for the attachment to the ground of at least one of the modules of the facade profile.

the façade profile and the adaptation element form a one-piece assembly.

the reinforcement profile and the adaptation element form a one-piece assembly.

the adaptation element is distinct and independent of the façade profile and the reinforcement profile.

- The base comprises a plate and at least two rails of different heights that are separable from the plate. - The rails are articulated in rotation relative to the plate.

- The facade profile is made by extrusion.

- The facade profile is made by profiling.

- The facade profile is made of a material selected from the following list: metal and in particular aluminum, plastic and in particular PVC, wood.

- The finishing assembly comprises a hook-type tool for gripping the reinforcement profile to slide in the facade profile and extract it from the facade profile.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The invention and its advantages will be better understood on reading the description which will follow, given solely by way of nonlimiting example. and not exhaustive, and with reference to the appended figures among which:

FIG. 1 is a perspective representation of a façade profile according to a first variant of the invention, FIG. 2 is a perspective representation of a reinforcement profile consisting of two separate modules, and designed to be assembled. with the front profile of FIG. 1, so as to form a multifunction assembly of the invention,

FIG. 3 is a perspective representation of a support according to the invention, adapted to cooperate with the façade profile of FIG. 1, for fixing said facade profile to the ground,

FIGS. 4 to 5 are enlarged representations of the longitudinal junctions of smaller thickness of the facade profile of FIG.

1, - Figures 6 and 7 are perspective representations of the two modules of the reinforcement profile assembled with the facade profile,

FIGS. 8, 9 and 10 represent the intermediate steps to achieve the implementation of the stop function of the multifunction finishing assembly of FIGS. 1 to 3,

FIG. 11 is a perspective representation of the multifunction finishing assembly of FIGS. 1 to 3 configured and implemented in a stop function,

FIGS. 12, 13 and 14 represent the intermediate steps to achieve the implementation of the threshold function of the multifunction finishing assembly of FIGS. 1 to 3,

FIG. 15 is a perspective representation of the multifunction finishing assembly of FIGS. 1 to 3, configured and implemented in a threshold function, FIGS. 16, 17 and 18 represent the intermediate steps to achieve the implementation. implementation of the function of junction between two floor coverings of the multifunction finishing assembly of Figures 1 to 3,

FIG. 19 is a perspective representation of three finishing assemblies which conform to that of FIGS. 1 to 3, and which have been configured and are used respectively in the three stop, junction and threshold functions,

FIGS. 20 to 24 are perspective representations of a multifunction finishing assembly according to a second variant of the invention; FIGS. 25 to 28 are perspective representations of a multifunction finishing assembly according to a third variant of FIG. the invention,

FIGS. 29 to 31 are perspective representations of a multifunction finishing assembly according to a fourth variant of the invention,

FIGS. 32 to 34 are perspective representations of a multifunction finishing assembly according to a fifth variant of the invention,

FIGS. 35 to 40 are perspective representations of a multifunction finishing assembly according to a sixth variant of the invention,

FIGS. 41 to 48 are perspective views of a multifunction finishing assembly according to a seventh variant of the invention; FIGS. 49 to 51 are perspective representations of a multifunction finishing assembly according to an eighth variant of FIG. the invention,

FIGS. 52 to 57 are cross-sectional representations of a multifunction finishing assembly according to a ninth variant of the invention. detailed description

In a first variant embodiment of the invention, represented in FIGS. 1 to 19, the flooring finishing assembly comprises a monoblock facade profile 1, a reinforcement profile 2, an adaptation element 3, and a This finishing assembly is designed so that it can be configured and used in three different applications: threshold element, stop element, and transition element.

The façade profile 1, shown in FIG. 1, is for example a workpiece made of wood or a similar material, or an aluminum profile or preferably an extruded part made of wood, aluminum, plastic (in particular PVC) or in a similar material.

The reinforcing profile 2, shown in Figure 2, comprises two modules 21 and 22 separated and independent of one another. These modules 21 and 22, whose structure will be detailed later, are for example machined parts of wood or a similar material, or extruded parts of wood, aluminum, plastic (including PVC) or a similar material.

With reference to FIG. 1, the monoblock facade profile 1 comprises three separable modules: a central module 11 and two lateral modules 12, 13 situated respectively on the left and on the right of the central module 11. In FIG. 1, the face referenced A the front profile 1 forms the visible and visible face of the finishing assembly and the opposite face, referenced B, forms the assembly face with the reinforcing profile 2.

As shown in Figures 4 and 5, the facade profile 1 comprises two breakable longitudinal joints 14a, 14b of smaller thickness, each comprising a weakening groove respectively 15a and 15b. The junction 14a connects the module 12 and the assembly face B of the module 11 of the façade profile 1. In the same way, the junction 14b connects the module 13 and the assembly face B of the module 11 of the facade profile 1 The junctions 14a and 14b extend longitudinally over the entire length of the facade profile 1. In addition, the facade profile 1 comprises at the level of the junction 14a between the module 11 and the module 12, a breaking line 19a (Figure 4). Advantageously according to the invention, the rupture line 19a is located on the assembly face B of the facade profile 1. Similarly, the facade profile 1 comprises at the junction 14b between the module 11 and the module 13, a break line 19b (Figure 5). The rupture line 19b is located on the assembly face B of the facade profile 1. The situation of the rupture lines 19a and 19b on the assembly face B opposite to the apparent face A of the finishing assembly contributes to improve the aesthetic appearance of the finishing assembly. The facade profile 1 also comprises on its assembly face B slides 16, 17 intended to accommodate the reinforcement profile 2. The slide 16 is intended to accommodate the L-shaped module 21 of the reinforcement profile 2. It is delimited by two guide grooves 161, 162. More specifically, the guide groove 162 is formed on the module 12 and the guide groove 161 is formed at the junction between the module 11 and the adaptation element 3.

The slide 17 is intended to receive the other module 22 of the reinforcement profile 2. It is delimited by two guide grooves 171, 173 located on the assembly face B of the facade profile 1. The guide groove 173 is made in the module 13 and the guide groove 171 is formed at the junction between the module 11 and the adapter element 3. Thus, advantageously, the modules 21 and 22 of the reinforcement profile 2 can, independently of one another on the other, be assembled with the facade profile 1 or be separated from the facade profile 1 by simply longitudinal sliding along the slides 16 and 17, respectively.

The adaptation element 3 is designed to be fitted on the support 4. This adaptation element 3, in the variant of FIG. 1, forms a one-piece assembly with the façade profile 1 and thus delimits, with the face d assembly B of the facade profile 1, two shoulders 30a and 30b. The shoulders 30a and 30b make it possible to define, with the front profile 1, the guide grooves 161 and 171. The adaptation element 3 is situated under the module 11 of the façade profile 1, more particularly centered with respect to the module 11, and between the rails 16 and 17 of the façade profile 1. The adaptation element 3 is a inverted U-shaped profile and comprises an opening 32 delimited by two side walls 33a, 33b and an upper wall 33c. The opening 32 is intended to receive the support 4 of the finishing assembly. The sidewalls 33a and 33b are preferably serrated and provided with ridges 34 to allow height adjustment of the finishing assembly with respect to the floor covering. The modules 21 and 22 of the reinforcement profile each comprise an assembly face B 'intended to be assembled against the assembly face B of the facade profile 1 and a face C opposite to the face B'. More specifically, the L-shaped module 21 comprises a substantially vertical wall 210a and a substantially horizontal wall 210b. The profile 21 is, according to FIG. 6, introduced into the slideway 16, so that the assembly face B 'is adjacent to the assembly face B of the modules 12 and 11 of the façade profile 1. advantageously, the wall 210b has an end 211 slidable in the guide groove 161 and the wall 210a has an end 212 slidable in the guide groove 162. Thus, to assemble the module 21 of the reinforcement profile 2 with the facade profile 1, just insert the module 21 in the slideway 16 and slide longitudinally in the slideway 16 of the facade profile 1.

Furthermore, with reference to FIG. 7, the reinforcement module 21 comprises on the face C of at least one of its walls 210a, 210b, at least one orifice 25a crossing or not, and allowing the introduction of a tool 5 of the hook type, to facilitate handling and in particular the removal of the reinforcement module.

The reinforcement module 22 comprises two ends 221 and 223, and a longitudinal groove 220. The module 22 is, in accordance with FIG. 6, introduced into the slideway 17, so that the face assembly B 'is adjacent to the assembly face B of the facade profile 1. For this purpose, the module 22 is fitted into the slide 17 and the groove 220 coincides with the tab 14b of the facade profile 1. , the ends 221, 223 are able to slide respectively in the guide grooves 171 and 173 of the slide 17. Thus, to assemble the module 22 of the reinforcement profile 2 on the facade profile 1, simply insert the module 22 in the slide 17 and slide longitudinally in the slide 17. Similarly to the module 21, the reinforcement module 22 comprises on its face C (Figure 7), at least one orifice 25b crossing or not, and allowing the introduction of a tool 5 of the hook type.

FIG. 7 shows the finishing assembly ready to be configured and used, the façade profile 1 being assembled with the two modules 21 and 22 of the reinforcement profile 2. In this initial configuration, the facade profile masks completely the reinforcement profile 2. Referring to Figure 3, the support 4 of the finishing assembly, is constituted by a substantially inverted T-shaped fastening rail. This support 4 comprises a plate 41 forming the base of the support 4 and a beam 42. The beam 42 is of substantially parallelepipedal shape and comprises in particular two shoulders 420a, 420b separated by the upper face F of the beam 42. The shoulders 42Oa ₁ 420b are intended to cooperate with the ridges 34 of the notched walls 33a, 33b of the adaptation element 3, so as to adjust the height of the finishing assembly with respect to a floor covering R, as shown in FIG. figure 19.

The finished floor finish assembly described above can be used in three different applications.

In a first application, shown in FIG. 11, the finishing assembly performs a stop function, that is to say, it provides the finish between a floor covering R and for example a vertical wall such that a wall or a partition. To achieve the implementation of Figure 11, the end user, holding the assembly assembly assembled in its initial configuration of the FIG. 7 performs the following operations, in accordance with FIGS.

10.

Firstly, the reinforcement module 22 and the façade profile 1 are separated by means of a hook-type tool 5. For this purpose, the hook 5 is introduced into the orifice 25b, then the module 22 is pulled. in a longitudinal direction (Figure 8). Thus, it is easy to separate the module 22 from the façade profile 1 by sliding it in the slideway 17.

Then, the facade profile 1 is folded along the break line

19b and in the direction D (Figure 9) so as to break the facade profile 1 and separate the module 13 of the module 11 (Figure 10).

The support 4 is fixed to the ground along a floor covering R by any appropriate means (screwing, gluing, etc.). Finally, the adapter element 3 is fitted onto the support 4 until the shoulders

420a, 420b and the ridges 34 of the toothed walls 33a, 33b cooperate to properly adjust the height of the finishing assembly with respect to the floor coverings R (FigureU). In this configuration the module 12 of the façade profile 1 performs a stop function between the floor covering and for example a vertical wall (not shown) such as a wall or a partition. In this first application, the reinforcement module 21 advantageously stiffens the two modules 11 and 12, in particular at their junction 14a of smaller thickness and forming a longitudinal rupture hinge.

In a second application, shown in Figure 15, the finishing assembly performs the threshold function, that is to say, it ensures the transition between a floor covering R and the ground or between two floor coverings having a significant height offset.

To achieve the implementation of Figure 15, it is sufficient for the end user, holding the finished assembly assembly in its initial configuration of Figure 7, to proceed as follows, in accordance with Figures 12, 13 and 14. Firstly, the module 21 is separated from the façade profile 1 by means of a hook-type tool 5. For this purpose, the hook 5 is inserted into the orifice 25a and then the module 21 is pulled in a longitudinal direction. (Figure

12). Thus, it is easy to separate the module 21 from the façade profile 1 by sliding it into the slideway 16.

Then, the facade profile 1 is folded along the breaking line 19a and in the direction D '(Figure 13) so as to break the facade profile 1 and separate the module 12 of the module 11 (Figure 14).

The support 4 is fixed to the ground along the floor covering R by any appropriate means (screwing, gluing, etc.). Finally, the adapter element 3 is fitted onto the support 4 until the shoulders

420a, 420b and the ridges 34 of the toothed walls 33a, 33b cooperate to adjust suitably the height of the finishing assembly with respect to the floor coverings R (Figure 15). In this configuration, the module 13 makes the transition between the floor and the finishing assembly, and the module 11 is placed on the edge of the floor covering.

In this second application, the reinforcement module 22 advantageously stiffens the two modules 11 and 13, in particular at their junction 14b of smaller thickness and forming a longitudinal rupture hinge.

In a third application, shown in Figure 19, the finishing assembly performs the function of joining between two floor coverings R1 and R2 having substantially the same height relative to the ground. It can be any known type of flooring (parquet, carpet, tiles, linoleum ...)

To achieve the implementation of Figure 19, it is sufficient for the end user, holding the finished assembly assembly in its initial configuration of Figure 7, to perform the following operations, in accordance with Figures 16, 17 and 18. Firstly, the modules 21 and 22 are separated from the façade profile 1 by means of a hook-type tool 5. For this, the hook 5 is introduced. in the orifices 25a and 25b and then the modules 21 and 22 are pulled in a longitudinal direction (FIG. 16). Thus, the modules 21 and 22 can be easily separated from the façade profile 1 by sliding them in the slides 16 and 17. Then, the facade profile 1 is folded along the lines of breaks.

19a and 19b and in the directions D 'and D (Figure 17) so as to break the facade profile 1 and separate the modules 12 and 13 of the module 11 (Figure 18).

The support 4 is fixed to the ground between the two floor coverings R1 and R2 by any appropriate means (screwing, gluing, etc.). Finally, the adapter element 3 is fitted onto the support 4 until the shoulders 420a, 420b and the grooves 34 of the notched walls 33a, 33b cooperate to adjust the height of the finishing assembly by compared to R1 and R2 flooring (Figure 19). In this configuration, the profile 11 is placed on either side of the adaptation element 3 on the floor coverings R1 and R2.

In a second variant of the finishing assembly, represented in FIGS. 20 to 24, the modules 21 and 22 of the reinforcement profile 2 are fixed to the façade profile 1, for example by gluing. The module 21 (Figure 21) comprises a longitudinal projection 212 on the side B 'of its wall 210a, a longitudinal slot 215 and a longitudinal shoulder 211 on the side B' of its wall 210b. The module 12 comprises a longitudinal groove 162 and the module 11 also comprises a longitudinal groove 161. However, in this second variant of the finishing assembly, the shapes of the grooves 161, 162 are substantially different from the first variant of the invention described. previously. The module 21 is assembled on the front profile 1 so that the longitudinal shoulder 211 and the longitudinal projection 212 are slidably engaged in the longitudinal grooves 161 and 162. Characteristically according to this variant of the invention, the module 21 consists of two parts 21a, 21b located respectively to the left and to the right of the slot 215. The module 21 is glued to the facade profile 1, at least at level of the two grooves 161 and 162. More particularly, the portion 21a of the module 21 is glued into the groove 162 and the portion 21b of the module 21 is stuck in the groove 161. However, it is important that the portion 21a of the module 21 does not it is not glued to the module 11 of the façade profile 1, so that it can be separated from this central module 11.

The module 22 (FIG. 21) comprises on its face B ¹ a longitudinal projection 223, a slot 225, a longitudinal groove 220 and a shoulder 221. The module 13 comprises a longitudinal groove 173 and the module 11 comprises a longitudinal groove 171. The module 22 is assembled on the facade profile 1 so that the longitudinal projection 223 and the longitudinal shoulder 221 are slidably engaged in the longitudinal grooves 173 and 171. Typically according to this variant of the invention, the module 22 consists of two parts 22a, 22b separated by the slot 225. The module 22 is bonded to the facade profile, at least at the grooves 173 and 171. More particularly, the portion 22a of the module 22 is glued into the groove 173 and the part 22b is stuck in the throat171. However, it is important that the module 22 is not glued to the module 11 of the facade profile 1, so that it can be separated from this central module 11. To achieve the applications of the finishing assembly described above, this time uses a knife-type tool 6 and comprising a blade. As shown in FIG. 22, the two or more components 21a, 21b and / or 22a, 22b form the reinforcement profile using the tool 6. These separations take place at the slits 215, 225 and make it possible to separate the part or parts 21a and / or 22a of the façade profile 1. To separate the module 12 and / or the module 13 from the module 11 of the façade profile 1, the procedure is as follows: previously described, in particular by folding along the lines of breaks 19a and / or 19b along the directions D and / or D 'and by interlocking of the adaptation element 3 on the support 4 (FIGS. 23 and 24).

In a third variant of the finishing assembly, shown in FIGS. 25 to 28, the modules 21 and 22 of the reinforcement profile 2 are substantially identical to those described in the second variant, with the exception of the slots 215, 225 and the shoulders 211, 221. Indeed, in this variant, the modules 21, 22 do not include slots 215, 225 and the shoulders 211, 221 have been reworked so as to delimit two openings 216, 226, shown in Figure 26, between the module 21 and the adapter element 3 of one part and the module 22 and the adaptation element 3 on the other hand. In this third variant of the invention, the module 21 is for example glued to the module 12 at least at the groove 162 and the module 22 is for example glued to the module 13 at least at the groove 173. Of this way, to achieve the applications of the finishing assembly described above, this time uses a lever-type tool 7, not sharp, which is introduced into the openings 216 and / or 226, for debonding the shoulders 211, 221 guide grooves 161, 171. Then, to separate the module 12 and / or the module 13 of the module 11 of the facade profile 1, is carried out as previously described, in particular by folding along the lines of breaks 19a and / or 19b according to the directions D and / or D 'and by fitting of the adaptation element 3 on the support 4 (FIGS. 27 and 28). In this variant of the invention, the module 21 can be glued to the entire module 12 of the façade profile 1 and the module 22 can be glued to the entire module 13 of the facade profile 1.

In a fourth variant of the finishing assembly, represented in FIGS. 29 to 31, the adaptation element 3 and the reinforcement modules

21, 22 form a one-piece profile (Figure 30). The modules 21, 22 comprise, as in the second variant of the finishing assembly, longitudinal slots 215, 225 situated respectively on the module 21 and on the module 22, and in the vicinity of the adaptation element 3. As described in the second variant, the wall 210a of the module 21 is preferably fixed by gluing on the module 12 at least at the level of the projection 212 and the groove 162. In the same way, the module 22 is preferably fixed by gluing on the module 13 of the facade profile 1 at least at level of the protrusion 223 and the throat 173.

Furthermore, in this embodiment of the finishing assembly, the adaptation element 3 is glued to the module 11 of the façade profile 1. The adaptation element 3 therefore comprises a groove 35 located on the assembly face B ', and the module 11 comprises a projection 110 (FIG. 29) on its assembly face B intended to cooperate with the groove 35. The adaptation element 3 is glued to the module 11 at least at the level of the projection 110 and the groove 35. To separate the modules 21, 22 from the adapter element 3, a tool 6 is used to cut the profile 2 at the slit (s) 215 and / or 225. Then, to separate the module 12 and / or the module 13 from the module 11 of the façade profile 1, the procedure is as described above, in particular by folding along the lines of breaks 19a and / or 19b along the directions D and and / or D 'and by fitting of the adaptation element 3 on the support 4. In a fifth variant of the end assembly ition, represented in FIGS. 32 to 34, the adaptation element 3 is an independent element of the façade profile 1 and of the reinforcement profile 2. For this purpose, it comprises, as in the third variant of the finishing assembly , two guide grooves 161, 171 for accommodating the modules 21 and 22. The adaptation element 3 also comprises, as in the fourth variant of the invention, a groove 35 cooperating with the projection 110 of the module 11. In order to manufacture the finishing assembly, the adaptation element 3 is assembled to the module 11 of the facade profile 1, for example by gluing at least at the level of the projection 110 and the groove 35. Then, the module is nested. 21 in the grooves 161, 162 and the module 22 in the grooves 171, 173. The wall 210a of the module 21 is then fixed by gluing on the module 12 and at least at the level of the projection 212 and the guide groove 162. The module 22, for its part is preferably fixed by gluing on the modul e 13, at least at the level of the projection 223 and the groove 173. To realize the various applications of the finishing assembly, a lever-type tool 7, such as in the third variant, is used to dislocate the adaptation element 3 the modules 21 and / or 22. Then, to separate the module 12 and / or the module 13 from the module 11 of the façade profile, the procedure is as described above, in particular by folding along the lines. of breaks 19a and / or 19b along the directions D and / or D 'and by fitting of the adaptation element 3 on the support 4.

In a sixth variant of the invention, shown in Figures 35 to 40, the three modules 11, 12 and 13, shown in Figures 35, 36 and 37, of the facade profile 1 are independent of one another. The three modules 11, 12, 13 are assembled for example by gluing on the reinforcement profile 2. In this sixth variant, the reinforcement profile 2 is preferably but not necessarily monobloc as described in the fourth variant. The module 11 comprises, in this variant, two longitudinal grooves 113, 112 located on either side of a projection 110 and on the assembly face B of the façade profile 1. The module 12 comprises a longitudinal projection 120 located on the apparent face A of its wall 120b and a longitudinal projection 120 'located on the assembly face B of the wall 120a. The module 13 comprises a longitudinal projection 130 situated on the apparent face A and a longitudinal projection 130 'located on its assembly face B. The two projections 120 and 130 are intended to be embedded in the grooves 112, 113 of the module 11 of the façade profile 1. The reinforcing profile 2 comprises two longitudinal grooves 212 and 223 located respectively on the modules 21 and 22. Typically according to this variant, the projections 120, 130 are masked by the module 11 of the façade profile 1. The modules 12 and 13 are glued to the grooves 212, 223 of the modules 21 and 22 of the reinforcing profile 2 thanks to the projections 120 ', 130' and the module 11 is preferably fixed by gluing on the adaptation element 3, at the level of the projection 110 and the groove 35. In addition, the module 21 also comprises two longitudinal slots 215 and 215 'arranged opposite, located near the junction with the adaptation element 3, and which are intended to facilitate the separation between the module 12 and the adaptation element 3. In the same way, the module 22 also comprises two longitudinal grooves 225 and 225 'arranged opposite, located near the junction with the adaptation element 3. To achieve the various applications of the finishing assembly, the procedure is as described in the fourth variant of FIG. the invention by breaking the reinforcing profile 2 at the slots 215, 215 'and / or 225, 225'.

In a seventh variant of the invention, represented in FIGS. 41 to 48, the facade profile 1 comprises a visible and visible face A, an assembly face B, a central module 11 and two lateral modules 12, 13 situated respectively at left and right of the module 11. The module 11 comprises on its assembly face B a longitudinal projection 110 intended to cooperate with a longitudinal groove 35 located on the assembly face B 'of the adapter element 3. The module 11 is in particular fixed preferably by gluing on the adapter element 3 at the level of the projection 110 and the groove 35. The module 12 comprises on its assembly face B a longitudinal weakening groove 15a and a protrusion 162. The module 13 comprises on its assembly face B a longitudinal weakening groove 15b and a longitudinal projection 173.

As in the fourth variant of the invention, the modules 21 and 22 and the adaptation element 3 form a one-piece reinforcement profile 2. The module 21 comprises a longitudinal groove 212 intended to cooperate with the projection 162 of the module 12 and the module 22 comprises a longitudinal groove 223 intended to cooperate with the projection 173 of the module 13. In addition, the module 21 also comprises two longitudinal slots 215 and 215 'arranged opposite, located near the junction with the adapter element 3, and which are intended to facilitate the separation between the module 12 and the adapter element 3. In the same way the module 22 also comprises two longitudinal grooves 225 and 225 'arranged opposite each other, situated near the junction with the adaptation element 3. Preferably, the module 21 is fixed by gluing on the module 12 at least at the groove 212 and the projection 162. Similarly, the module 22 is preferably fixed by gluing on the module 13 at least at the groove 223 and the projection 173.

To achieve the different applications of the finishing assembly, it is sufficient for the user to cut, using a tool 8 cutter type, the face profile 1 on its apparent face A. These cuts are made at level of the weakening ribs 15a and 15b. Then it is for the user to fold the module 13 in the direction D 'and / or the module 12 in the direction D (FIG. 44) in order to separate the assembly consisting of the modules 12, 21 and / or 13, 22 of the module 11 and the adaptation element 3. In an eighth embodiment of the invention shown in Figures 49 to 51, the facade profile 1 comprises on its assembly face B with the reinforcement profile 2 and at the longitudinal junctions 14a, 14b, two longitudinal projections 120 ", 130" of attachment. More particularly, the module 12 of the façade profile 1 comprises a longitudinal projection 120 "and the module 13 comprises a longitudinal projection 130". The facade profile 1 also comprises a base 162 'on the module 12 and a base 173' on the module 13.

In addition, the adaptation element 3 has been substantially modified so as to improve the retention of the reinforcement modules 21 and 22. For this purpose, the adaptation element 3 comprises two retaining elements 36a, 36b disposed substantially perpendicularly. at the walls 30a, 30b. These two retaining elements 36a, 36b project respectively to the module 12 and to the module 13 of the facade profile 1.

The base 162 'and the retaining element 36a are intended to support the reinforcement module 21 and the base 173' and the retaining element 36b are intended to support the reinforcement module 22.

To cooperate with the longitudinal attachment projections 120 ", 130" of the face profile 1, the reinforcement profile 2 comprises two longitudinal grooves 210 ', 220' located on the assembly face B 'respectively of the modules 21 and 22. grooves 210 ', 220' also make it possible to center the modules 21 and 22 on the face assembly B of the façade profile 1.

In addition, the modules 21 and 22 each comprise two slots 214, 214 'and 224, 224' for delimiting resiliently flexible tabs to facilitate the attachment of said modules 21, 22 on the assembly face B of the facade profile 1.

More specifically, the reinforcing profile 21 comprises a first slot 214 which delimits a first flexible tab 215 intended to be supported by the base 162 'of the module 12 of the façade profile 1. The reinforcing profile 21 also comprises a second slot 214 which delimits a second flexible tab 215 'intended to be supported by the retaining element 36a of the adaptation element 3.

Equivalently, the reinforcing profile 22 comprises a first slot 224 which delimits a first flexible tab 225 intended to be supported by the base 173 'of the module 13 of the façade profile 1. The reinforcement profile 22 also comprises a second slot 224 'which delimits a second flexible tab 225' intended to be supported by the retaining element 36b of the adaptation element 3.

Advantageously according to this eighth embodiment of the invention, the front profile 1 and the reinforcing profile 2 cooperate by clipping (see FIG. 50) flexible lugs 215, 215 'on the base 162' and the foot 36a. for the module 21 and clipping of the flexible tabs 225, 225 'on the base 173' and the foot 36b for the module 22. In this way, the longitudinal projections 120 "and 130" of the modules 12, 13 of the facade profile 1 fit into the longitudinal grooves 210 and 220 'respectively of the modules 21 and 22 of the reinforcing profile 2

To realize the various applications of the finishing assembly, it suffices for the user to unclip (see FIG. 51) the flexible tabs 215, 215 'and / or 225, 225' of the reinforcement module or modules (21 and / or 22) it needs to achieve the implementation of the finishing assembly in the desired application Guncture, threshold, stop) and to separate the modules (12 and / or 13) of the facade profile 1 which it does not need for the desired application. The separation of the modules 12 and / or 13 of the façade profile 1 is made by folding along the rupture lines 19a and / or 19b. In a ninth embodiment shown in the figures

52 to 57, the facade profile differs substantially from that described previously in the eighth variant. For this purpose, it comprises two projections 121 ", 131" longitudinal arranged on the assembly face B respectively of the modules 12 and 13. It further comprises two additional longitudinal projections 110a, 110b disposed on the assembly face B of the module 11 of the facade profile. More specifically, the projections 110a, 110b are disposed on either side of the adaptation element 3, respectively on the side of the module 12 for the tab 110a and the side of the module 13 for the tab 110b. Also, the retaining elements 36a, 36b of the adaptation element 3 have been modified so as to improve the retention and guidance of the reinforcement modules 21 and 22 (see FIG. 52).

The modules 21 and 22 of the reinforcing profile have been further modified as shown in Figure 53. Indeed, in this ninth embodiment of the invention, the module 21 comprises four slots 21a, 21b, 21c, 21 d of which three of them are able to cooperate by sliding in the slideway 16 with the fastening lugs 121 ", 110a and the retaining element 36a.The fourth slot 21d makes it possible to ensure a certain flexibility of the module 21 when its assembly with the facade profile 1. More specifically, the slot 21 d makes flexible the module 21 when threading the slots 21a, 21b, 21c on the projections 121 ", 110a and the retaining member 36a which facilitates the assembly and improves the immobilization of the reinforcement module. The same modifications were made on the reinforcement module 22 under the references 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d for the slots. Thus, the module 22 can slide in the slideway 17 by means of the projections 131 ", 110b, of the holding member 36b and slots 22a, 22b, 22c.

Advantageously according to this variant of the invention, the reinforcement modules 21 and 22 are identical. Similarly, the longitudinal protrusions 110a, 110b act as a retaining element of the reinforcement modules 21, 22 in the horizontal plane (in view of the transverse section fig.52) and the retaining elements 36a, 36b retain the reinforcement modules 21 , 22 vertically. Finally, the protrusions 121 ", 131" advantageously cooperate with the slots 21a, 22a to stiffen the facade profile 1. To achieve the various applications of the finishing assembly, it is sufficient for the user to slide, at the the level of the slits 21a, 21b, 21c and / or 22a, 22b, 22c, the projections 110a, 121 ", and the retaining element 36a and / or 110b, 131", 36b or the reinforcement modules of which it is It does not need to lead to the implementation of the finishing assembly in the desired application (junction, threshold, stop) and to separate the module or modules (12 and / or 13) from the facade profile of which it is No need for the desired application. The separation of the modules 12 and / or 13 of the façade profile 1 is made by folding along the rupture lines 19a and / or 19b. Furthermore, in this ninth variant, as shown in Figure 55, the base 4 for fixing the floor of the finishing assembly comprises two rails 4a, 4b adapted to cooperate with the adapter element 3. These two rails 4a, 4b are each articulated in rotation around a longitudinal axis respectively 40a and 40b. The two rails 4a, 4b and their respective axes of rotation 40a, 40b are removably mounted relative to the plate 41 so as to retain only one of the two devices for fixing the finishing assembly to the ground. Indeed, the rail 4a is adapted for a first floor covering height, for example greater than 12 mm and the rail 4b is adapted for a second floor covering height, for example less than or equal to 12 mm. Thus, FIGS. 56 and 57 show the finishing assembly of the ninth variant used in the three use functions (junction, threshold, stop) and with the two types of rail for different floor heights. The invention is not limited to the variants of the appended figures, which have been described solely as exemplary embodiments. Other variants within the scope of the art can be envisaged, without departing from the scope of the invention. In particular and in a non-exhaustive manner, one could have a finishing assembly that would be used in two applications. Similarly, if appropriate, it is possible to apply (coating) a decorative film or a protective film, for example by gluing or heat-sealing, on the apparent face A of the facade profile 1. This film can be made of a single sheet covering the junctions between the modules of the facade profile, or having pre-cuts at the junctions between the modules of the facade profile, or comprising several sheets independent of each other and arranged on the different modules of the facade profile ( one sheet per module).

Claims

A multifunctional finishing assembly for flooring, characterized in that it comprises a reinforcing profile (2) and a façade profile (1), which is positionable and assemblable with said reinforcing profile (2), and which is separable into at least two modules (11; 13 or 11; 12), and that once assembled with the facade profile, the reinforcing profile stiffens said facade profile, and the facade profile (1) mask entirely the reinforcement profile (2).

Multifunctional finishing unit according to Claim 1, characterized in that the façade profile (1) is positioned and assembled on the reinforcement profile (2).

Finishing unit according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the reinforcing profile (2) is completely separable from the façade profile (1).

4. Multifunctional finishing assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that the facade profile (1) is partially fixed on the reinforcement profile (2).

5. finishing assembly according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that two modules (11; 12) of the front profile (1) substantially form an L, when they are not separated one of the 'other.

6. finishing assembly according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that two modules (11; 13) of the facade profile form a slightly curved plate, when they are not separated from one another .

Finishing unit according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the façade profile (1) comprises at least one longitudinal guide (16, 17) enabling the reinforcement profile (2) to be assembled with the facade profile (1).

8. finishing assembly according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the facade profile (1) is a single piece.

9. finishing assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that at least two modules (11; 13 or 11; 12) separable from the one-piece facade profile (1) are connected by a longitudinal breakable junction (14a or 14b) of lower thickness.

10. finishing assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that the breakable junction (14a or 14b) comprises a break line (19a or 19b) which is located on the assembly face (B) of the facade profile (1). ), which is oriented towards the reinforcing profile (2).

11. finishing assembly according to one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that the facade profile (1) comprises at least two modules (11; 12 or 11; 13) assembled by interlocking and separable one of the 'other.

12. finishing assembly according to one of claims 1 to 11 characterized in that the reinforcing profile (2) stiffens at least two modules (11; 12 or 11; 13) of the facade profile (1) at the level of at least from their longitudinal junction.

Finishing assembly according to claims 5 and 12, characterized in that the reinforcing profile (2) is or comprises an L-shaped reinforcing module (21).

14. finishing assembly according to claims 6 and 12, characterized in that the reinforcing profile (2) comprises or comprises a plate-shaped reinforcing module (22) substantially of the same curvature as the two facade modules (11; 13).

15. finishing assembly according to one of claims 1 to 14, characterized in that the reinforcing profile (2) is clipping on the front profile (1).

16. finishing assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that the reinforcing profile (2) comprises at least two longitudinal slots (214, 214 '/ 224, 224') delimiting two flexible tabs (215, 215 '/ 225, 225') allowing clipping of the reinforcement profile on the facade profile (1),

17. finishing assembly according to claim 15 or 16, characterized in that the facade profile (1) comprises on its assembly face (B) intended to come into contact with the assembly face (B ') of the profile reinforcement (2) at least one longitudinal projection (120 ", 130") adapted to fit into a longitudinal groove (2107220 ') formed in the assembly face (B') of the reinforcing profile

(2).

Finishing assembly according to one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that the façade profile (1) is separable into at least three modules (11, 12, 13), one central module (11) and two side modules (12; 13).

19. Finishing assembly according to claim 18, characterized in that it is configurable for use in three different applications, as connecting element, threshold element and stop element.

20. finishing assembly according to claim 18 or 19, characterized in that the reinforcing profile (2) consists of at least two separate and independent reinforcement modules (21; 22).

21. The assembly of claim 20 characterized in that the reinforcement modules (21; 22) are identical.

22. finishing assembly according to one of claims 18 to 20, characterized in that the reinforcing profile (2) is a one-piece assembly comprising at least two reinforcement modules

(21; 22) separable from each other.

23. finishing assembly according to claim 18 and claim 20, 21 or 22, characterized in that one (21) of the reinforcement modules makes it possible to stiffen the central module (11) and one (12) of the modules side of the façade profile (1), and the other reinforcement module (22) makes it possible to stiffen the central module (11) and the other lateral module (13) of the façade profile (1).

24. finishing assembly according to one of claims 1 to 23, characterized in that the reinforcing profile (2) is permanently fixed to one (12 or 13) of the modules of the facade profile (1), but is separable in all or part of the other module (11) of the facade profile (1).

25. Finishing assembly according to claim 20 or 22 and claim 24, characterized in that one (21) of the reinforcement modules is permanently attached to one (12) of the side facade modules, and another reinforcement module (22) is permanently attached to the other lateral facade module (13), and in that the two reinforcement modules (21 and 22) are separable in whole or in part from the central facade module (11).

26. finishing assembly according to one of claims 1 to 25, characterized in that it comprises an adaptation element (3) and a support (4) adapted to cooperate for the ground fixing of at least one ( 11) modules of the facade profile (1).

27. Finishing assembly according to claim 26, characterized in that the facade profile (1) and the adapter element (3) form a single-piece assembly.

28. Finishing assembly according to claim 26, characterized in that the reinforcement profile (2) and the adapter element (3) form a one-piece assembly.

Finishing assembly according to claim 26, characterized in that the adapter element (3) is separate and independent of the façade profile (1) and the reinforcement profile (2).

30. finishing assembly according to one of claims 1 to 29, characterized in that the base (4) comprises a plate (41) and at least two rails (4a, 4b) of different heights which are separable from the plate ( 41).

31. Finishing assembly according to claim 30, characterized in that that the rails (4a) and (4b) are articulated in rotation with respect to the plate (41).

32. Finishing assembly according to one of claims 1 to 31, characterized in that the facade profile (1) is made by extrusion.

33. Assembly according to one of claims 1 to 31, characterized in that the facade profile (1) is formed by profiling.

34. Finishing assembly according to one of claims 1 to 33, characterized in that the facade profile (1) is made of a material selected from the following list: metal and in particular aluminum, plastic and in particular PVC, wood.

35. finishing assembly according to one of claims 1 to 34 characterized in that it comprises a tool (5) of the hook type for gripping the reinforcement profile (2) to slide in the facade profile (1). ) and extract it from the façade profile

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